Wednesday, November 20, 2013

We still haven't heard where and when Mercedes-Benz is planning to reveal the new GLA 45 AMG Concept crossover, (for what it's worth, the German brand's LA Auto Show presentation is at 11:00 AM PST / 2:00 PM EST), but we now know exactly what the car will look like after a batch of official photos made their way online.

We would be surprised if the performance GLA came with any other powertrain than the A45 AMG's 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four rated at 355HP (360PS) and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft), paired to a dual-clutch seven-speed transmission and all-wheel drive.

The tall-riding crossover comes with all the usual AMG kit, from the modified bumpers, to the big alloy wheels, the quad pipes and aerodynamic enhancements.